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Klopp: Firmino deserved goal
- Updated: December 27, 2016
Jurgen Klopp said Roberto Firmino deserved his goal in Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Stoke City at Anfield.
The forward was available for selection despite being charged with drink-driving after he was stopped in Liverpool on Christmas Eve.
Merseyside Police confirmed the arrest and said the Reds forward would appear before magistrates on January 31, the same day Liverpool host Premier League title rivals Chelsea.
Firmino picked up the man-of-the-match award in Liverpool’s victory, where he scored the important second goal to give the Reds the lead after falling behind to Jonathan Walters’ opening goal.
“He played really well,” Klopp said.
“I can’t speak about the other issues. He deserved …
